Matthew B.

Matthew B.

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Principal Architect at LogicalisUS

  • Education

    • Alfred State College - SUNY College of Technology

      1996 - 1998
      AAS Information Systems
  • Experience

    • The McGuire Group

      Aug 2001 - Mar 2007
      Director of IT Support

      Managed 3 support engineers, server & datacenter environment.

    • MCPC

      Apr 2007 - Aug 2015

      Responsible for delivering consulting services primarily focused on advanced cloud strategies, assessments, and recommendations as part of the CTO and consulting team. Work as part of the consulting team that designs, architects, and delivers technology solutions in support of the anyplace workspace framework. 50/50 presales & delivery for virtualization solutions using VMware, Netapp, Dell, HP & Citrix products. I also write internal delivery guides & presentation material for our engineering department. Delivery Engineer concentrating on datacenter and storage products along with server virtualization.

      • Cloud Solution Consultant

        May 2013 - Aug 2015
      • Virtualization Architect

        Feb 2011 - May 2013
      • Engineer

        Apr 2007 - Feb 2011
    • LogicalisUS

      Sept 2015 - now

      Focused on the Modern Data Center and Hybrid Cloud solution development. Solution services include Red Hat & VMware HCI, Hybrid Cloud, and Automation & Platform Management. In additional, Solution development for Logicalis Mergers & Acquisitions services, Data Center transformation services, and knowledge-driven client engagements. Services Solution Architect focused on the Modern Data Center and Hybrid Cloud solutions. Solution services include Application Rationalization, Data Center migration and consolidation, Automation and DevOps, and Hybrid Cloud business development. Collaborates with field Account Executives (AE) to develop, pursue and propose complete Logicalis solutions spanning the entire portfolio with an emphasis on Logicalis recurring services and practice initiatives. Closes profitable sales transactions that deliver business results to clients by developing knowledge of customer organizations and develops customer and partner relationships. Leverage deep technical expertise coupled with an understanding of business processes to deliver strategic assessment-led services and strategic recommendations that help Logicalis clients develop advanced cloud strategies. In addition to the consultative role, also leading a team that designs, architects, and delivers technology solutions in support of Logicalis reference architectures. Also contributes to the overall practice direction with Consulting Vice President. Leverage deep technical expertise coupled with an understanding of business processes to deliver tactical assessments and strategic recommendations that help Logicalis clients develop advanced cloud strategies. In addition to the consultative role, also a key part of the team that designs, architects, and delivers technology solutions in support of Logicalis reference architectures.

      • Principal Architect - Hybrid Cloud

        Sept 2021 - now
      • Hybrid Cloud Solutions Architect

        Apr 2021 - Sept 2021
      • Business Solution Consultant

        Jun 2019 - Apr 2021
      • Manager of Consulting Services

        Sept 2017 - May 2019
      • Cloud Solution Consultant

        Sept 2015 - Aug 2017
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • NetApp Certified Implementation Engineer 7-Mode

      NetApp
      Jan 2013
    • VCP-DT 5

      VMware
      Jan 2013
    • NetApp Certified Data Management Administrator 7-Mode

      NetApp
      Oct 2012
    • CCEE

      Citrix
      Oct 2011
    • VCP-DV 5

      VMware
      Oct 2011
    • VCP-DV 4

      VMware
      Oct 2009
    • VCP 3

      VMware
      May 2008
    • MCITP - Enterprise Administrator

      Microsoft
      Feb 2008
    • NVIDIA-Certified Associate: AI Infrastructure and Operations

      NVIDIA
      Oct 2024
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    • Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals

      Microsoft
      May 2025
      View certificate certificate